Review Question - QID 214775

A 13-year-old boy is brought in to the emergency department by ambulance after sustaining a generalized tonic-clonic seizure while attending a summer camp. The seizure was witnessed in the cafeteria and lasted approximately 15 seconds. The camp nurse was present at the time and reported that all 4 of the patient's extremities were shaking, and he was confused after the seizure for approximately 10 minutes. After the parents arrive, they confirm that the patient has a history of epilepsy that had been controlled for nearly 2 years on his current medication regimen without any issues. The patient had brought his medication with him to camp but reports that he had missed several doses over the last 3 weeks. He states that he knows his medications are needed to prevent his seizures. Which of the following is the most likely cause of medication non-adherence in this child?